How far is Ponca City, OK from Bartlesville, OK?

The driving distance from Ponca City, OK to Bartlesville, OK is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.18 mi
01h 18m
Flight
61.24 mi
98.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.24 mi
Kilometers
98.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.18 mi
Kilometers
112.94 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlesville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM CDT
Return by in Ponca City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ponca City
2026-04-22T22:42
Arrive Bartlesville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ponca City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pawhuska
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Ponca City
34.7 mi
00h 39m
To Bartlesville
35.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ponca City and Bartlesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ponca City and Bartlesville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway Avenue

    1695 ft · 60 sec · West Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lucas Street

    2438 ft · 1 min · Lucas Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Harding Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · East Harding Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    32.8 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Bartlesville Road

    17.3 mi · 21 min · Bartlesville Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Western Drive

    1171 ft · 32 sec · Western Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest Adams Boulevard

    3135 ft · 1 min · Southwest Adams Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on West Adams Boulevard

    2805 ft · 1 min · West Adams Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest Jennings Avenue

    38 m · 8 sec · Southwest Jennings Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    100 m · 26 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    103 m · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ponca City and Bartlesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Harding Road
43.2 mi · 62%
Bartlesville Road
17.3 mi · 25%
Veterans Memorial Highway
5.46 mi · 8%
North 4th Street
1.39 mi · 2%
Southwest Adams Boulevard
0.59 mi · 1%
West Adams Boulevard
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Harding Road

Continue straight

32.8 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pawhuska
00h 39m from Ponca City
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ponca City and Mostly Cloudy near Bartlesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ponca City to Bartlesville?

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pawhuska is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Ponca City and 35.4 miles from Bartlesville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ponca City and Mostly Cloudy near Bartlesville.

Stop Ideas Near Pawhuska

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pawhuska, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pawhuska.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

65 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ponca City and Bartlesville. Straight-line distance: 61.24 mi (98.56 km).

Ponca City

#1 Ponca City

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population23,660
Coordinates36.7069800, -97.0855900
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Bartlesville

#2 Bartlesville

City in Oklahoma

Population36,605
Coordinates36.7473100, -95.9808200
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: West Broadway Avenue (-97.085597, 36.706881)
End: (-95.980807, 36.747372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.37 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.96 gal · 18.74 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.56 $21.12
Premium $4.63 $11.47 $22.94
Diesel $5.42 $13.43 $26.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ponca City and Bartlesville. The current time is 22:42:09.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.